Athens International Airport S.A. was established in 1996 as a public-private partnership to build and operate the airport. It is especially proud of the care it takes to function successfully and efficiently in its multiple roles as manager of the airport, employer and responsible corporate citizen. AIA is one of the most modern, functional and safe airports in the world and is the largest aviation center in southeastern Europe.
AIA offers a wide range of quality services to millions of passengers and visitors and has one of the best terminals in Europe, equipped with high-tech systems, highly functional and user friendly. The airport community is the basis of operation for more than 300 companies directly connected with the operation of the airport and employs more than 15,000 employees, making AIA one of the biggest drivers of employment in Greece.
The innovative and efficient initiatives of AIA in all sectors of the aviation market have been widely recognized through a series of international awards in the business and the operations sector. It is worth noting that airlines, recognizing the strong support of the airport for their development have been awarded AIA the prize for airport marketing (OAG Airport Marketing Award) for 10 consecutive times.